New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
Norwood Avenue School staff presented an Ignite session focused on student life, curriculum changes (CKLA phonics emphasis), new SPARK STEM rotations, Responsive Classroom practices and a range of clubs and performances; student volunteers described classroom activities and favorite projects.
New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
Board members and the superintendent described the first Compass community engagement session, said about 60 residents attended, and announced the next session for Nov. 12; staff will post session videos and verbatim feedback on a Compass webpage.
New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
Twelve Northport-East Northport students attended Education First's Global Leadership Summit in Europe; two students reached the summit finals. Board members pressed organizers about cost, selection and fundraising as district staff said they hope to expand the international program.
New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
District staff described a year-two push to adopt Professional Learning Communities districtwide, fuller implementation of the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program in grades K'5, new flexible learning blocks in elementary schedules and an "investigate" enrichment teacher rotating among schools.
New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
District administrators and teacher leaders summarized a roll‑out of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Professional Learning Teams (PLTs). The plan emphasizes four critical questions, common formative assessments, weekly PLT meetings and coaching support; trustees asked about scheduling, teacher buy‑in and evaluation alignment.
New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
The district described a revised elementary day that increases time for Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) and math, introduces a daily flexible learning block for interventions and extensions, and places the district’s investigate/gifted teacher across all four elementary buildings to provide coaching and enrichment.
New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
Twelve Northport IB students attended the Education First Global Leadership Summit in Europe. Students presented design-thinking solutions; two teams with Northport students advanced to the finalist round. The district and trustees discussed cost, participation and plans to expand future trips.
New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
The Northport-East Northport Union Free School District Board of Education voted to approve a districtwide safety and emergency management plan after a public hearing; a long-time resident urged action on electric scooters and e-bikes damaging playground grounds at East Northport.
New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
Trustees reported outcomes of three summer retreats, appointed committee members for the year and the superintendent announced a community engagement program kickoff in October; budget transfers were listed on the agenda but amounts were not discussed publicly.
New York / School Districts / NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRIC
The Northport‑East Northport Board of Education voted to approve a one‑year licensing agreement allowing a private provider to operate an after‑school childcare program at Dickinson for the 2025–26 school year.